Mumbai's Unseasonal Rains Disrupt Commute and Flights

Mumbai witnessed unseasonal rains with thunder and winds for the second day on Wednesday. This weather disrupted local train services and flights. Despite normal operations on the fast line, slow line services faced temporary halts. Suburbs like Dahisar and Borivali experienced ankle-deep water accumulation.

Mumbai experienced unseasonal weather, as heavy showers accompanied by thunder and strong winds lashed the city on the second day in a row, affecting daily life and travel. The downpour provided a temporary respite from the intense heat but disrupted local train operations and delayed flights at the Mumbai airport.

In particular, an incident in south Mumbai during a mock civil defense drill saw a green construction sheet blown onto overhead wires between Churchgate and Marine Lines railway stations. This and a fallen tree branch at the Marine Lines station caused the UP and Down slow line suburban train services to be temporarily halted, though fast line services continued to run smoothly.

Flights faced delays as airlines, including IndiGo, issued advisories urging passengers to check flight statuses due to the weather-induced disruptions. Meanwhile, heavy rains affected various city suburbs, notably Dahisar and Borivali, accumulating ankle-deep water, particularly troubling during transit times in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

(With inputs from agencies.)